Saxony-Anhalt Celebrates 25 Years of 'FrauenOrte' – Honoring Women's History

Marking a quarter-century of celebrating women's history, this event is a must for anyone interested in regional heritage and gender equality.

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2025 October 25 . 2:04 AM

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This picture is taken inside a room. It seems to be wedding. There are two pastors, bride,... — This picture is taken inside a room. It seems to be wedding. There are two pastors, bride, bridegroom and three musicians in the picture. There is a podium in front of the musicians and cloth spread on it. Behind pastors there is a table and there are candles on it. Behind the couple there is another candle in candle holder. On the floor there is a bouquet, speaker, bags and red carpet. In the background there are flags, wall, cupboard and chair. On the wall there is a cross.

Saxony-Anhalt Celebrates 25 Years of 'FrauenOrte' – Honoring Women's History

Saxony-Anhalt is set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of 'FrauenOrte – Women’s History in Saxony-Anhalt' on October 27, 2025. The event, initiated by Dr. Elke Stolze, aims to highlight women's history as an integral part of regional heritage.

The anniversary celebration will take place at the Stadthaus on Marktplatz 2. It will showcase 'FrauenOrte' from across Saxony-Anhalt, accompanied by music and multimedia presentations. Dr. Elke Stolze, the project initiator and longtime coordinator, will deliver a speech titled 'In the Thick of It—Yet Still on the Outside: An Exhibition Shifts Perspectives.'

The event will also feature a keynote address by Petra Grimm-Benne, Saxony-Anhalt’s Minister for Equality. Katharina Brederlow, the city’s executive councilor for education and social affairs, will welcome guests on behalf of Lord Mayor Dr. Alexander Vogt. This initiative was the first of its kind in Germany, launched as part of EXPO 2000 to make women’s history more visible in regional and national heritage.

The 25th anniversary of 'FrauenOrte – Women’s History in Saxony-Anhalt' promises to be a significant event, celebrating the project's impact on regional history and its ongoing commitment to highlighting women's contributions.